Phyllidiella lizae

Photograph taken by Doug Beitz taken in Kosrae, Micronesia

Photo Information

Photographer
Doug Beitz
Location
Kosrae, Micronesia
Species name
Phyllidiella lizae
Verified by
"This is a very important photo because it shows mating occurring between 2 different species of Phyllidiella – Phyllidiella rudmani (on top) and Phyllidiella lizae (below). This demonstrates cross-species mating does sometimes occur in phyllidiid nudibranchs. It has also been demonstrated in Chromodorididae (Risbecia spp.) and in Aglajidae bubble snails (Chelidonura spp.)."
Comment from Richard Willan
This is a very important photo because it shows mating occurring between 2 different species of Phyllidiella – Phyllidiella rudmani (on top) and Phyllidiella lizae (below). This demonstrates cross-species mating does sometimes occur in phyllidiid nudibranchs. It has also been demonstrated in Chromodorididae (Risbecia spp.) and in Aglajidae bubble snails (Chelidonura spp.).
Camera
Canon PowerShot A510
Taken on
23 June 2009 09:54:38 am
Posted
15 years ago
Updated
4 months ago

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EXIF Information

Camera
Canon PowerShot A510
Date and Time
2009:05:23 09:54:38
Exposure Time
1/60
Exposure Bias
0/1
Focal Length
39/5 mm
Horizontal Resolution
72/1 dpi
Vertical Resolution
72/1 dpi
Aperture
f/3.2
Exposure Mode
Auto exposure
Metering Mode
Pattern
Flash
Flash fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode
White Balance
Auto white balance
Color Space
sRGB
Software
picnik.com

Scientific Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
OrderNudibranchia
SuborderDoridina
FamilyPhyllidiidae
SpeciesPhyllidiella lizae